Texans at the RNC

September 8, 2012 4:06 PM

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Supporters of Ted Cruz's bid for retiring Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison's seat in the U.S. Senate are showing their pride at the Republican National Convention. Here, one Texan's t-shirt proclaims him part of the "Cruz Crew." (Jennifer A. Dlouhy / Houston Chronicle) (Jennifer A. Dlouhy / Houston Chronicle) less

Supporters of Ted Cruz's bid for retiring Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison's seat in the U.S. Senate are showing their pride at the Republican National Convention. Here, one Texan's t-shirt proclaims him part of the ... more

Rep. Louie Gohmert urges Texas delegates and guests at the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 27 to maintain their enthusiasm even after the November election is over. (Jennifer A. Dlouhy / Houston Chronicle) (Jennifer A. Dlouhy / Houston Chronicle) less

Rep. Louie Gohmert urges Texas delegates and guests at the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 27 to maintain their enthusiasm even after the November election is over. (Jennifer A. Dlouhy / Houston ... more

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, speaks with supporters after imploring Texas Republicans to go door-to-door in support of GOP candidates on Sunday, Aug. 26. The three-term senator is retiring from the U.S. ... more

Alternate delegate Jon Burgin, from San Antonio wears a Pro-Life badge on before the start of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Monday. (Charlie Neibergall / AP) (Charlie Neibergall / AP)

Alternate delegate Jon Burgin, from San Antonio wears a Pro-Life badge on before the start of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Monday. (Charlie Neibergall / AP) (Charlie Neibergall / AP)

Penny Ignazio, a guest of a delegate from League City, shows off her Lone Star fingernails during a meeting of the Texas delegation at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida on Monday, August 27, 2012. (Lara Solt/Dallas Morning News/MCT) (Lara Solt / McClatchy-Tribune News Service) less

Penny Ignazio, a guest of a delegate from League City, shows off her Lone Star fingernails during a meeting of the Texas delegation at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida on Monday, August 27, ... more

Penny Ignazio, a guest of a delegate from League City, shows off... Photo-3378504.48108 - Houston Chronicle

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A delegate from Texas trains his camera phone on the US National Debt Clock after the chairman of the Republican National Convention (RNC) Reince Priebus (not in photo) gaveled the convention to order at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 27, 2012. The Republican convention to crown Mitt Romney the presidential nominee opened not with a bang but with a whimper, as the symbolic session was adjourned almost immediately for a day's storm delay. (ROBYN BECKROBYN BECK/AFP/GettyImages) (ROBYN BECK / AFP/Getty Images) less

A delegate from Texas trains his camera phone on the US National Debt Clock after the chairman of the Republican National Convention (RNC) Reince Priebus (not in photo) gaveled the convention to order at the ... more

A delegate from Texas trains his camera phone on the US National... Photo-3378505.48108 - Houston Chronicle

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Texas delegates Read King of Denton, left, Jason Kute from Austin, Allen Johnson from Austin and Jeremy Blosser from Ft. Worth gather on the floor of the Republican National Convention in the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. (David Goldman/AP) (David Goldman / Associated Press) less

Texas delegates Read King of Denton, left, Jason Kute from Austin, Allen Johnson from Austin and Jeremy Blosser from Ft. Worth gather on the floor of the Republican National Convention in the Tampa Bay Times ... more

U.S. Senate candidate Ted Cruz signs a picture of himself after speaking to the Texas delegation at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida on Monday, August 27, 2012. (Lara Solt/Dallas Morning News/MCT) (Lara Solt / McClatchy-Tribune News Service) less

U.S. Senate candidate Ted Cruz signs a picture of himself after speaking to the Texas delegation at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida on Monday, August 27, 2012. (Lara Solt/Dallas Morning ... more

John Sturm Jr. of Stafford, Texas attends the meeting of the Texas delegation at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida on Monday, August 27, 2012. He is the guest of his wife, delegate Tammi Sturm, who said this is the first time her native Texan husband has ever owned a cowboy hat. (Lara Solt/Dallas Morning News/MCT) (Lara Solt / McClatchy-Tribune News Service) less

John Sturm Jr. of Stafford, Texas attends the meeting of the Texas delegation at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida on Monday, August 27, 2012. He is the guest of his wife, delegate Tammi Sturm, ... more

John Sturm Jr. of Stafford, Texas attends the meeting of the Texas... Photo-3378510.48108 - Houston Chronicle

Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) speaks during his We are the Future Rally at the University of South Florida Sun Dome on Sunday, August 26, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. (Daniel Wallace/Tampa Bay Times/MCT) (Daniel Wallace / McClatchy-Tribune News Service) less

Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) speaks during his We are the Future Rally at the University of South Florida Sun Dome on Sunday, August 26, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. (Daniel Wallace/Tampa Bay Times/MCT) (Daniel Wallace ... more

Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) speaks during his We are the Future Rally... Photo-3378512.48108 - Houston Chronicle

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TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28: A man from the Texas delegation waves his cowboy hat during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Today is the first full session of the RNC after the start was delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (Spencer Platt / Getty Images) less

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28: A man from the Texas delegation waves his cowboy hat during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Today is the first full ... more

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28: A man from the Texas delegation places his cowboy hat over his chest during the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Today is the first full session of the RNC after the start was delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images) (Mark Wilson / Getty Images) less

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28: A man from the Texas delegation places his cowboy hat over his chest during the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, ... more

Texas alternate delegate Stephanie Claghorn of Copperas Cove, Texas enjoys some pizza following the shortened first session of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida on Monday, August 27, 2012. After some opening remarks by RNC chairman Reince Priebus and an invocation, the session was in recess until Tuesday afternoon. (Tom Fox/Dallas Morning News/MCT) (Tom Fox / McClatchy-Tribune News Service) less

Texas alternate delegate Stephanie Claghorn of Copperas Cove, Texas enjoys some pizza following the shortened first session of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida ... more

A hat and pin on the table during the Texas delegation meeting at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida on Monday, August 27, 2012. (Lara Solt/Dallas Morning News/MCT) (Lara Solt / McClatchy-Tribune News Service) less

A hat and pin on the table during the Texas delegation meeting at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida on Monday, August 27, 2012. (Lara Solt/Dallas Morning News/MCT) (Lara Solt / McClatchy-Tribune ... more

A hat and pin on the table during the Texas delegation meeting at... Photo-3378516.48108 - Houston Chronicle

Linda Brown, alternate delegate from Port Neches, Texas, whispers to U.S. Senate candidate Ted Cruz after his speech to the Texas delegation at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida on Monday, August ... more

John Sturm Jr. of Stafford, Texas attends the meeting of the Texas delegation at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida on Monday, August 27, 2012. He is the guest of his wife, delegate Tammi Sturm, who said this is the first time her native Texan husband has ever owned a cowboy hat. (Lara Solt/Dallas Morning News/MCT) (Lara Solt / McClatchy-Tribune News Service) less

John Sturm Jr. of Stafford, Texas attends the meeting of the Texas delegation at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida on Monday, August 27, 2012. He is the guest of his wife, delegate Tammi Sturm, ... more

John Sturm Jr. of Stafford, Texas attends the meeting of the Texas... Photo-3378518.48108 - Houston Chronicle

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28: A man from the Texas delegation places his cowboy hat over his chest during the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Today is the first full session of the RNC after the start was delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) (Mark Wilson / Getty Images) less

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 28: A man from the Texas delegation places his cowboy hat over his chest during the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 28, 2012 in Tampa, ... more

A delegate from Texas listens to the National Anthem at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 28, 2012 during the Republican National Convention. The 2012 Republican National Convention is expected to host 2,286 delegates and 2,125 alternate delegates from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five territories. AFP PHOTO Robyn BECKROBYN BECK/AFP/GettyImages (ROBYN BECK / AFP/Getty Images) less

A delegate from Texas listens to the National Anthem at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 28, 2012 during the Republican National Convention. The 2012 Republican National Convention is ... more

A delegate from Texas listens to the National Anthem at the Tampa... Photo-3379231.48108 - Houston Chronicle

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Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul (L) speaks to a supporter from Texas at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 28, 2012 during the Republican National Convention. The 2012 Republican National Convention is expected to host 2,286 delegates and 2,125 alternate delegates from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five territories. AFP PHOTO Robyn BECKROBYN BECK/AFP/GettyImages (ROBYN BECK / AFP/Getty Images) less

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul (L) speaks to a supporter from Texas at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on August 28, 2012 during the Republican National Convention. The 2012 Republican ... more

Read King, foreground, delegate from the state of Texas, yells during the presentation of the rules at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) (Charlie Neibergall / Associated Press) less

Read King, foreground, delegate from the state of Texas, yells during the presentation of the rules at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ... more

Members of the Texas delegation tip their hats in unison at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. (Louis DeLuca/Dallas Morning News/MCT) (Louis DeLuca / McClatchy-Tribune News Service) less

Members of the Texas delegation tip their hats in unison at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. (Louis DeLuca/Dallas Morning News/MCT) ... more

Members of the Texas delegation tip their hats in unison at the... Photo-3379235.48108 - Houston Chronicle

Texas delegates Jeremy Blosser, foreground, and Luis Larotta chant "point of order" at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. ... more